ADU & DADU Construction in Fife, WA
Fife sits between Tacoma and Puyallup with I-5 at the door, so ADU rentals stay in demand. I convert garages and build detached units from 400 to 600 square feet.
Practical ADU Options for Fife Lots
Fife is a compact city, but many residential lots here have enough space for a garage conversion or a small detached ADU. I work with Fife homeowners who want to add rental income or create a separate living space for family. The homes near the Milton border and along 20th Street East tend to have larger lots that can support a detached unit. In the tighter neighborhoods closer to I-5, garage conversions are the more practical option. I have over 20 years in the trades and have been building ADUs across Pierce County since 2018.
Garage conversions in Fife typically run $78,000 to $165,000. For lots that can support a detached unit, a new ADU in the 400 to 600 square foot range runs $155,000 to $320,000. Fife's location between Tacoma and Puyallup, with easy access to I-5 and Highway 167, makes ADU rental demand strong. A finished unit can bring in $1,200 to $1,700 per month. I handle design, engineering, and construction under one contract. My ADU construction page covers the full process.
Fife handles ADU permits through its Community Development office. Washington's HB 1337 requires all cities to allow at least 2 ADUs per residential lot, and Fife has updated its code to comply. I handle the full permit package and coordinate utility connections with the city.
Interested in adding an ADU to your Fife property? Call me at (253) 392-9266 or request a free estimate. I will walk your lot, evaluate what is feasible, and give you a fixed-price proposal. Visit the Fife service area page for more.